Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pleuromutilins (Retapamulin) is used in cat for Superficial skin infections. Routes documented in cat: Topical. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pleuromutilins (Retapamulin) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Altabax
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topical | 0 apply thin layer | q12h | 5-7 days | Superficial skin infections | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding the 50S ribosomal subunit at the peptidyl transferase center.
Topical use only. For impetigo and superficial skin infections. Limited veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Pleuromutilins (Retapamulin) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.